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tpower · 06-04-2014, 10:03 AM

I am looking to trade my ZL1 in for a 1LE which we will upgrade to a turbo car eventually. I am looking for some input any thoughts ?

Billy10mm · 06-04-2014, 10:40 AM

I don't see the point. I wouldn't take the financial hit of selling the ZL1. You've essentially got a supercharged 1LE, and as a side-benefit you get the magnetic shocks which we can't get. Why not just turbo the Z?

J-vette · 06-04-2014, 10:48 AM

I wouldn't do it.

i2disturbedSS · 06-04-2014, 10:59 AM

My thought it will be a downgrade. Why do you want to do this for?

Take the supercharger out and put a turbo in.

SSMY1LE · 06-04-2014, 11:00 AM

ZL1 is a great car, that said, the 14 1LE is very nice too so if you're after the new front and tail go for the 1LE. Just make sure to get the Recaro's too !

WHAMMO · 06-04-2014, 11:08 AM

Stupid move IMO. ZL1 has the stronger drivetrain. Keep the ZL1 and go for a pulley/tune/ ported snout. Guys are running pretty fast with that. LSA is made for boost, not the LS3.

Go with the 1LE if only you want an all out N/A car Or nitrous.

45thAnniversary2SS · 06-04-2014, 11:10 AM

Hell no.

Dropspeed · 06-04-2014, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpower

I am looking to trade my ZL1 in for a 1LE which we will upgrade to a turbo car eventually. I am looking for some input any thoughts ?

Pros : Save money, lighter weight.
1LE is $15K to $20 less depending on options
1LE can be up to 300lbs less than a ZL1

Cons: Rear end, Brakes, suspension.
This is up to the OP as he didn't mention what the purpose of the car is.
If drag racing the brakes will be fine, but the rear end should be upgraded to handle the launch.

Without more info from the OP on why he wants to make the change we are all just making assumptions on his needs...

GONIF · 06-04-2014, 12:08 PM

Keep the ZL1 ,and your way ahead .

Ajdin@A2BMotorsport · 06-05-2014, 02:58 PM

Ill trade you my 1LE for your ZL1 lol (im my dreams)

joes407 · 06-05-2014, 05:00 PM

I just went from a 12 zl1 to a 14 ss 1le and now im back in a 14 zl1. The 1le is awesome and handles way better than both of my zl1s. Sadly the lack of power was saddening but still a very fun car and better on fuel. For me I enjoy and use the power way more than the handling so im way happier in my zl1

Mark T · 06-06-2014, 09:20 AM

My 1LE is a blast in the canyon and mountain roads where I live. It has supurb handling and suffecient power for my street consumption.

Havent had a ZL1, but I dont see myself as needing all that extra power per dollar, and I love the light nimble prowness of the 1LE.

Would I trade "down" for a 1LE?

I dont know.

But I am sure at this point I have no reason to trade "up" to a ZL1.

Dtowndog420 · 06-06-2014, 10:48 AM

Really Dude??

KaBoom1701 · 06-06-2014, 10:50 AM

Stupid. Why trade down?

06-04-2014, 10:03 AM	#1
tpower DBLCHBY III Drives: 15 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Team Canada Posts: 2,789	Trade my ZL1 for 1LE I am looking to trade my ZL1 in for a 1LE which we will upgrade to a turbo car eventually. I am looking for some input any thoughts ? __________________

06-04-2014, 10:59 AM	#4
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,924	My thought it will be a downgrade. Why do you want to do this for? Take the supercharger out and put a turbo in. __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

06-04-2014, 11:00 AM	#5
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	ZL1 is a great car, that said, the 14 1LE is very nice too so if you're after the new front and tail go for the 1LE. Just make sure to get the Recaro's too ! __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

06-04-2014, 11:08 AM	#6
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	Stupid move IMO. ZL1 has the stronger drivetrain. Keep the ZL1 and go for a pulley/tune/ ported snout. Guys are running pretty fast with that. LSA is made for boost, not the LS3. Go with the 1LE if only you want an all out N/A car Or nitrous. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

06-04-2014, 11:10 AM	#7
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Hell no. __________________

06-04-2014, 10:40 AM	#2
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	I don't see the point. I wouldn't take the financial hit of selling the ZL1. You've essentially got a supercharged 1LE, and as a side-benefit you get the magnetic shocks which we can't get. Why not just turbo the Z?

06-04-2014, 10:48 AM	#3
J-vette Drives: '14 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 486	I wouldn't do it.

06-04-2014, 12:08 PM	#9
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Keep the ZL1 ,and your way ahead . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

06-05-2014, 02:58 PM	#10
Ajdin@A2BMotorsport Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Waterloo Posts: 609	Ill trade you my 1LE for your ZL1 lol (im my dreams)

06-05-2014, 05:00 PM	#11
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	I just went from a 12 zl1 to a 14 ss 1le and now im back in a 14 zl1. The 1le is awesome and handles way better than both of my zl1s. Sadly the lack of power was saddening but still a very fun car and better on fuel. For me I enjoy and use the power way more than the handling so im way happier in my zl1

06-06-2014, 09:20 AM	#12
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	My 1LE is a blast in the canyon and mountain roads where I live. It has supurb handling and suffecient power for my street consumption. Havent had a ZL1, but I dont see myself as needing all that extra power per dollar, and I love the light nimble prowness of the 1LE. Would I trade "down" for a 1LE? I dont know. But I am sure at this point I have no reason to trade "up" to a ZL1. __________________

06-06-2014, 10:48 AM	#13
Dtowndog420 Drives: SBM 09 G8 GT/RH 15 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 258	Really Dude??

06-06-2014, 10:50 AM	#14
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Stupid. Why trade down? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.